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Isle of Wight Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Isle of Wight Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates4,774Searchable applications
362Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 3,240 approved or refused records
348Refused applications
2,892 approved · 348 refused · 197 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2020 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Decided24/00599/FUL
Stable block with PV cells to roof
Lower Knighton Farm Lower Knighton Lane Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0NS
Received 18 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00600/HOU
Demolition of rear conservatory: Proposed single storey rear/side extension; replacement of side window with glazed doors (revised description)(revised plans)
13 Alfred Road Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9HU
Received 18 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00601/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/01796/FUL relating to condition 9 (Tree Protection) to be discharged
Land Adjacent 20 Broadfields Park Seaview Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 7US
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Unknown24/00602/6PA
Agricultural prior notification for agricultural storage barn
Scotland Farm West Street Godshill Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3HL
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00603/TW
Field maple - Raise crown to approx. 4.5m with mid-crown spread reduced by approx. 1m on the side nearest the house.
188 Baring Road Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8ER
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00604/DIS
Condition compliance application on 23/02136/FUL relating to condition 4 (access to Footpath N216) to be discharged
Dolphin Boat House Woodside Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4JR
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Unknown24/00605/TW
T1; Pine - Deadwood the complete tree; Prune the dominant limbs back by 3-4 metres to counter the effects of the wind and growth form removing pulling weight. 2; Hedge line (to road side of Evergreen Oaks)- Remove the dead wood; Remove the snapped twisted limb and raise up 5.5 metres to meet a highways 154 notice.
The Riviera Afton Down Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9TU
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00606/FUL
Demolition of three existing storage/maintenance buildings; proposed replacement detached single storey storage/maintenance building; proposed detached Cadet building
Bembridge Sailing Club Embankment Road Bembridge Isle Of Wight PO35 5NR
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00607/RVC
Variation of condition 2 on 22/01948/FUL to allow reduction in footprint and revised design
Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Lower Winstone Farm St Johns Road Wroxall Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 3AA
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00608/HOU
Demolition of conservatory; proposed single storey rear extension
5 James Avenue Lake Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9NH
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00609/TW
T1; Damson tree (to the side of the polytunnel) - Right side limb removed to reduce the weight; The secondary branches will be removed on the left side to reduce the weight.
Puckaster Close Puckaster Lane Niton Ventnor Isle Of Wight PO38 2LZ
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00610/HOU
Demolition of conservatory and rear porch; proposed single storey rear extension; proposed front porch; alterations to include new roof windows and additional chimney (revised description)
27 Littlestairs Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6HS
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00611/HOU
Demolition of garage and shed; proposed linked ancillary outbuilding forming storeroom, art studio and porch (Revised Plans)
Sea Breezes Ashlake Copse Road Wootton Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 4EY
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Unknown24/00612/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension; alterations to existing fenestration; formation of vehicular access and parking
Cromla High Street Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9JT
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00613/TW
Bay - Reduce in height to approx. 2m.Cypress - Reduce height by approx. 3m and raise crown to 3.5m.
Surrey Nook 46 Magdalen Crescent Cowes Isle Of Wight PO31 8EP
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00614/HOU
Proposed single storey extension
31 Whitecross Avenue Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 7ER
Received 22 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00616/HOU
Demolition of garden building; Proposed triple garage
Tollbar Cottage Wilmingham Lane Freshwater Isle Of Wight PO40 9UQ
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Unknown24/00617/TW
G1; Cypress - Remove
Eddington Manor Eddington Road St Helens Ryde Isle Of Wight PO33 1XS
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00618/FUL
Proposed alterations to include relocation of loading bay, proposed seating area and landscaping
The Cut Cowes Isle Of Wight
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00620/DIS
Condition compliance application on 21/01714/FUL relating to condition 3 (Arboreal Method Statement) and 4 (Boundary Treatment) to be discharged
Land Adjacent To Robin Hill Seaview Lane Nettlestone Isle Of Wight
Received 24 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00621/FUL
Detached timber garage
34 Broadway Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 9BY
Received 24 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00622/DIS
Condition compliance application on 24/00323/RVC relating to condition 3 (details of beech hedge) to be discharged
Block A Former Whitecroft Hospital Sandy Lane Newport Isle Of Wight
Received 25 Apr 2024 - Decided24/00623/HOU
Replacement of first floor front veranda, rear shed and rear timber decking (revised description)
Highdown The Mall Brading Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0BT
Received 25 Apr 2024 - Unknown24/00624/TW
T1; Holm oak - Pollard at 5m. Basal decay. T2: Pittosporum - Reduce to previous points of reduction. Approx 4m from ground level. T3: Bay. Reduce to previous points of reduction. Approx 4m from ground level.
10 Pomona Road Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6PF
Received 25 Apr 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Isle of Wight Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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